Golden 1 Center Events Traffic Plan

Transportation Management Plan for the
Golden 1 Center
September 2016
Prepared by:
1001 K Street, 3rd Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 329-7332
Prepared for:
Department of Public Works
Sacramento Downtown Arena, LLC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 1
TMP Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 1
TMP Objectives ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Roles and Responsibilities...................................................................................................................... 1
Report Organization ............................................................................................................................... 3
CHAPTER 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................... 4
Location .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Site Plan.................................................................................................................................................. 4
Site Access ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Arena Activities ...................................................................................................................................... 7
TMP Event Scenarios ............................................................................................................................. 8
NBA Game Concurrent with Other Major Community Events ............................................................. 9
CHAPTER 3. TRAVEL CHARACTERISTICS OF G1C ATTENDEES........................................ 10
Mode Split ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Pre-Game Arrival Distribution ............................................................................................................. 10
CHAPTER 4. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ELEMENT ................................................................... 12
Traffic Control Overview ..................................................................................................................... 12
Temporary Street Closures ................................................................................................................... 12
Temporary Traffic Signal Modifications.............................................................................................. 13
Traffic Control Officers........................................................................................................................ 13
Transit Control Strategies ..................................................................................................................... 16
Loading Zones ...................................................................................................................................... 17
G1C Garage Access.............................................................................................................................. 17
Media Parking ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Truck Deliveries ................................................................................................................................... 18
Equipment Storage, Distribution, and Set Up ...................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER 5. PEDESTRIAN ELEMENT .......................................................................................... 20
G1C Pedestrian Travel Demand ........................................................................................................... 20
G1C Pedestrian Access ........................................................................................................................ 20
CHAPTER 6. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT .............................................................. 24
Planned Special Event LRT Service..................................................................................................... 24
Planned Use of LRT Stations ............................................................................................................... 26
Planned Special Event Bus Service ...................................................................................................... 29
Paratransit ............................................................................................................................................. 29
G1C Employee Travel by Transit......................................................................................................... 30
Intercity Rail Service ............................................................................................................................ 30
Transit Fare Payment ............................................................................................................................ 30
Transit Passenger Wayfinding .............................................................................................................. 31
CHAPTER 7. BICYCLE ELEMENT ................................................................................................. 32
G1C Bicycle Parking ............................................................................................................................ 32
G1C Bicycle Routes ............................................................................................................................. 35
CHAPTER 8.
PARKING ELEMENT ................................................................................................. 36

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G1C Parking Demand .......................................................................................................................... 36

Existing Parking Facilities.................................................................................................................... 36
Vehicle Access Routes to Parking Facilities ........................................................................................ 36
Parking Improvement Projects ............................................................................................................. 38
G1C Parking Payment Methods ........................................................................................................... 38
G1C Parking Information ..................................................................................................................... 38
CHAPTER 9. WAYFINDING.............................................................................................................. 40
Static Signage ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Changeable Message Signs .................................................................................................................. 40
Temporary Signage .............................................................................................................................. 41
CHAPTER 10. COMMUNICATION .................................................................................................... 44
G1C Transportation Management Center............................................................................................. 44
G1C Special Events Team .................................................................................................................... 44
Public Information Strategies ............................................................................................................... 45
CHAPTER 11. CONSTRUCTION STAGING..................................................................................... 46
CHAPTER 12. SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED EVENTS ............................................................... 47
CHAPTER 13. MONITORING, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND REFINEMENT ............ 48
Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 48
Original TMP Performance Standards ................................................................................................. 48
Revised TMP Performance Standards .................................................................................................. 50
Monitoring Methods and Documentation ............................................................................................ 51
Meetings ............................................................................................................................................... 53
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: G1C Location ................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 2: G1C Site Plan ................................................................................................................................ 6
Figure 3: Pre-Event Traffic Control Plan .................................................................................................... 14
Figure 4: Post-Event Traffic Control Plan .................................................................................................. 15
Figure 5: Pedestrian Network ..................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 6: G1C Pedestrian Access................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 7: Light Rail Network ...................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 8: Pre-Event LRT Passenger Travel Path ........................................................................................ 27
Figure 9: Post-Event LRT Passenger Travel Path ...................................................................................... 28
Figure 10: G1C Bicycle Access and Parking .............................................................................................. 32
Figure 11: G1C Bicycle Routes and Wayfinding..........................................................................................34
Figure 12: Pre-Event Vehicle Routes to Off-Street Garages/Lots .............................................................. 37
Figure 13: Post-Event Vehicle Routes from Off-Street Garages/Lots ........................................................ 39
Figure 14: Existing Inbound Wayfinding ................................................................................................... 42
Figure 15: Existing Outbound Wayfinding ................................................................................................. 43
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Roles and Responsibilities .............................................................................................................. 2
Table 2: Projected Annual G1C Event Distribution ..................................................................................... 8
Table 3: NBA Event Travel Mode for Attendees .................................................................................... 10
Table 4: Pre-Game NBA Event Arrival Distribution.................................................................................. 11
Table 5: Temporary Roadway Closures...................................................................................................... 12
Table 6: Traffic Control Officers ................................................................................................................ 16
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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION
TMP PURPOSE
The purpose of this Event Transportation Management Plan (TMP) is to identify strategies to provide safe,
convenient, and efficient access for all modes of travel to and from the Sacramento Entertainment and Sport
Center (ESC), also known as Golden 1 Center (G1C). The identified strategies are intended to minimize
conflicts between vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and transit before, during, and after events at G1C.
While the strategies in this report are recommended for implementation by opening day of G1C, the TMP
is a flexible document that may be modified by the City as conditions change, and based on experience and
input from additional parties, including the City of Sacramento, the G1C operator, local transit agencies,
and the public.
This document serves as an update to the Draft TMP that was developed in early 2014 as part of the ESC
Draft EIR.
TMP OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the TMP are:
To facilitate a high quality walking experience to G1C from nearby residential areas, commercial
areas, employment centers, transit stops, and parking garages by identifying key walking routes
supported by wayfinding and traffic control personnel (as appropriate);
To encourage and facilitate the use of transit by both event attendees and employees;
To facilitate bicycle use by G1C event attendees and employees; and
To maximize safety for all transportation users within the vicinity of G1C during event ingress and
egress.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Table 1 describes the roles and responsibilities for various agencies and entities involved in the
implementation of the TMP.
Similar to other entertainment venues, it is expected that the G1C operator, Sacramento Downtown Arena
LLC (ArenaCo), will enter into agreement(s) with various agencies and/or vendors to provide the
improvements necessary to implement the TMP. Since the Citys Police Department and Department of
Public Works (DPW) are responsible for maintaining and operating the roadway system in the immediate
project vicinity, they will have responsibility for collaboratively working with the G1C operator to
implement, operate, and/or oversee the recommended strategies contained in the TMP.
TABLE 1: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Agency or Entity
Roles and Responsibilities
Sacramento Downtown Arena,

LLC (ArenaCo)
ArenaCo, the entity responsible for the development, operation, and maintenance of G1C,
is the project sponsor and is responsible for compliance with the TMP.
City of Sacramento Department

of Public Works (DPW)
The City of Sacramento DPW has jurisdiction over the Citys public right-of-way (ROW),
traffic operations, and parking. It manages all surface transportation infrastructure and
systems in the City, including roads, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, parking, and traffic control.
Recommendations related to physical or operational changes to the ROW and/or traffic
operations or circulation must be reviewed/approved by the DPW.
City of Sacramento Parking

Services
Parking Services, which is part of the Citys DPW, manages the Citys supply of on-street
and off-street parking. This includes online and mobile parking programs and technology
upgrades to City garages.
City of Sacramento Police

Department (SPD)
The City of Sacramento Police Department is responsible for emergency response,

implementation/oversight of traffic control plans, incident management, and coordination
with the Sacramento Fire Department and the California Highway Patrol as needed.
City of Sacramento Fire

Department (SFD)
The Sacramento Fire Department provides fire suppression and emergency medical
services to the residents, visitors, and workers within Sacramento.
Sacramento Regional Transit

District (RT)
Sacramento RT provides transit service to the Sacramento region with a combination of

light rail transit (LRT), bus, and shuttle bus routes. Three LRT lines and several RT bus
routes serve stops located within mile of G1C. Recommendations related to physical or
operational changes to transit facilities or operations must be approved by RT.
Yolo County Transportation

District (YCTD)
YCTD administers Yolobus, which operates local and intercity bus service in Yolo County
and neighboring areas. Yolobus connects communities such as Davis, West Sacramento,
and Woodland with downtown Sacramento and Sacramento International Airport.
Capitol Corridor Joint Powers

Authority (CCJPA)
The CCJPA provides intercity passenger rail service between the Sacramento region and
the Bay Area. The Capitol Corridor weekday schedule includes 15 daily roundtrips
between Sacramento and Oakland, seven daily roundtrips between Oakland and San Jose,
and one daily roundtrip between Sacramento and Auburn.
Other Transit Service Providers
Paratransit, Inc. is a private nonprofit corporation that provides transportation services to

individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and related agencies including a contract with RT
to provide service for certain people with disabilities as required by the Americans With
Disabilities Act (ADA). Several other transit providers operate commuter/express service
to downtown Sacramento and the G1C area including Amador Transit, E-Tran (Elk
Grove), El Dorado Transit Authority, Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST), the North
Natomas TMA, Placer County Transit, Roseville Transit, and Yuba-Sutter Transit.
Caltrans
Caltrans is Californias Department of Transportation and has jurisdiction over the

freeways that provide regional vehicle access to G1C.
Sacramento Area Bicycle

Advocates (SABA)
SABA is Sacramentos bicycle advocacy group and offers bicycle valet parking services at
several events around the City. SABA also has an interest in bicyclist circulation and
safety, particularly along designated bicycle routes.
REPORT ORGANIZATION
The document consists of the following chapters:
Chapter 2 (Project Description) discusses the G1C including its location, project site plan,
anticipated annual activities, and general vehicular, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle access.
Chapter 3 (Travel Characteristics of NBA Attendees) discusses the expected use of bicycle,
pedestrian, transit, and vehicular travel modes to access G1C during events.
Chapter 4 (Traffic Management Element) discusses the techniques needed to manage

transportation to and from events at G1C.
Chapter 5 (Pedestrian Element) discusses existing and planned pedestrian facilities and
anticipated pedestrian flows during and after G1C events.
Chapter 6 (Public Transportation Element) discusses existing and planned transit services during
G1C events.
Chapter 7 (Bicycle Element) discusses existing and planned bicycle facilities that may be used to
access G1C and on-site bicycle parking.
Chapter 8 (Parking Element) presents the anticipated parking demand and supply as well as the
Citys parking operations plan.
Chapter 9 (Wayfinding) describes the wayfinding signage necessary to guide attendees to and
from events at G1C.
Chapter 10 (Communication) describes the communications protocol for agencies and entities
responsible for operations of G1C and the surrounding transportation systems.
Chapter 11 (Construction Staging) describes the effects of ongoing construction activity on travel
to and from G1C.
Chapter 12 (Small- and Medium-Sized Events) describes the transportation controls necessary
for small- and medium-sized events at G1C.
Chapter 13 (Monitoring, Performance Standards, and Refinement) presents a set of performance
standards that describe the desired level of operating standards that should be achieved during G1C
events. This chapter also discusses the mitigation monitoring plan that should be implemented once
G1C is operational to ensure that standards are met.
CHAPTER 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

LOCATION
G1C is located in the northwest portion of downtown Sacramento, sitting within the Downtown Commons
(DOCO) development complex on the former site of the Downtown Plaza Shopping Center. G1C is
generally bounded by L Street, 5th Street, J Street, and 7th Street as shown on Figure 1.
SITE PLAN
Figure 2 shows the G1C site plan. A large amount of supporting retail, restaurant, office, hotel, and
residential space is also being developed in the immediate G1C vicinity, however, this document focuses
specifically on the G1C and its operations. References are made in some chapters to parking, pedestrian
connections, and driveways associated with the adjacent uses, many of which are currently under
construction but not expected to be open prior to G1C.
G1C includes a performance bowl with general and premium seating, suites, and indoor standing areas and
a sellout capacity of 17,500 event attendees. The performance bowl can be configured for basketball, other
sporting events, concerts, conferences, conventions, trade shows, circuses, and family-oriented shows. An
outdoor plaza surrounds G1C, providing space that can be cordoned and integrated with G1C events.
The G1C structure also includes administrative offices for the Sacramento Kings, a two-court practice
facility, and retail space. Retail stores and restaurants in G1C include a team retail store that is accessible
to the public from outside the facility and operates during regular non-event business hours. Additional
retail and restaurant space is internal to the building, most of which operates only during G1C events.
EMPLOYMENT
The G1C administrative offices accommodate approximately 250 permanent Sacramento Kings employees.
To support major events at G1C, such as a Kings game or major concert, approximately 1,200 temporary
employees are needed in a variety of jobs, including food service, ticketing, security, janitorial, and similar
positions. For medium-sized events, including weekend family shows and medium-sized concerts or
sporting events, temporary event-related employment is estimated to be approximately 830 jobs. For
smaller events, including small concerts, weekday family shows, graduations, and conventions or
conferences, temporary event employment is estimated to be approximately 580 jobs. Depending on the
nature of the event, some employees begin to arrive several hours to several days before an event, and
similarly depending on their jobs, some employees remain at G1C for several hours or longer after events.
SITE ACCESS
The G1C will be accessible by a variety of travel modes including transit (bus and light rail), walking,
bicycling, and driving. Additionally, it is anticipated that limousines, charter buses, Paratransit, rideshare
companies (e.g., Uber and Lyft), and taxis will be used by attendees.
Freeway access to the G1C vicinity is available via Interstate 5 (I-5), the W-X Freeway, State Route 160
(SR-160), Business 80 (Capital City Freeway), and State Route 99 (SR-99).
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G1C Site Plan
Pedestrian gateways to the G1C site are provided at several locations surrounding the periphery of the site,
including the J Street / 5th Street, 7th Street / K Street, and L Street / 5th Street intersections, as well as from
the southerly terminus of 6th Street south of J Street. Access to the G1C site is also available from the K
Street pedestrian promenade, which extends west from the G1C outdoor plaza above 5th Street, through
DOCO, and underneath I-5 to meet 2nd Street in Old Sacramento.
The primary general admission entry point for G1C is located at the northwest corner of the building,
oriented toward the J Street / 5th Street entrance to the outdoor plaza. Several smaller entrances are located
at the northeast, southeast, and southwest corners of G1C, primarily for use by employees, media, premium
ticket holders, and Paratransit riders. G1C is also accessible via pedestrian connections from the
underground parking garages (reserved for players, coaches, staff, and premium ticket holders) located
directly east and north of the site.
ARENA ACTIVITIES
G1C serves as a venue for an array of sporting and entertainment events throughout the year. According to
the ESC Draft EIR, G1C will initially host an estimated 189 events each year, distributed approximately as
follows:
47 (average) Kings home games (3 pre-season + 41 regular season + an average of 3 home playoff
games)
33 family shows (e.g., Disney on Ice, circus, etc.)
27 concerts
82 other sporting events, graduations, trade shows, and conventions
Table 2 provides detail on the projected annual event distribution as documented in the ESC Draft EIR.
The total number of events is affected by a number of factors, such as the success of the Sacramento Kings
in reaching the playoffs, potential additional professional sports teams using the facility, the number of
touring concert acts each year, and the relative success of the G1C operator in booking events. While
Sacramento Kings games are expected to generate over half of the annual attendance at G1C, it is estimated
that these games represent only 47 out of 189 events annually, or approximately of all G1C events.
The timing of events, in terms of day of the week and time of day, varies by event type. Most events at G1C
occur on weekday evenings or weekends, with an estimated 141 of the 189 annual events occurring during
these time periods.
Typically, weekday and Saturday Kings games start at approximately 7:30 PM and conclude around 10:00
PM. On Sundays, Kings games typically start at 3:00 PM or 6:00 PM and conclude two and one-half hours
later. Earlier or later starting times can occur occasionally due to the requirements of national broadcasting
companies, but will be extremely infrequent and are not reasonably predictable at this time.
Other major components of the attendance profile for G1C include concerts (estimated to be 27 concerts
with total annual attendance of approximately 225,000) and other sporting events (estimated to be 16 events
with total annual attendance of 80,000). Typically, concert events start at approximately 8:00 PM and
conclude at approximately 11:00 PM or later. Other sporting events could include college and high school
basketball, volleyball or similar events, professional boxing or mixed martial arts, indoor soccer or tennis,
or similar such sporting events. G1C is scheduled to be one of eight host facilities for the first and second
rounds of the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament in March 2017.
Other weekday events at G1C will include a range of conferences, family show matinees, trade shows,
graduations and other similar events. It is estimated that about 83 of these events will occur annually with
a typical of attendance of 2,000 to 5,000 people.
TABLE 2: PROJECTED ANNUAL G1C EVENT DISTRIBUTION

Event Description
Kings Events
Quantity
(Days)
Daily
Attendance
Weekday
Daytime
Weekday
Evening
Weekend
44-60
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15,500
Regular Season
41
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0-16
17,500
Post-season
Non-Kings Events
130
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5,000
Family Ice Shows
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6,000
Circus
7,500
Civic Events
5,000
Trade Shows
4,500
Family Shows
5,200
Conventions
3,750
Graduations
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5,000
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Concerts (medium)
Concerts (small)
15,000
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Other medium events
6,000
Other small events
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2,000
Source: Sacramento Kings.
TMP EVENT SCENARIOS

The event scenarios discussed in this TMP include small, medium, and large events. Attendance ranges for
each event scenario are as follows:
Small Fewer than 5,000 attendees
Medium 5,000 to 9,999 attendees
Large 10,000 to 17,500 attendees
The above descriptions and attendance ranges of events differ from definitions being used by the Citys
Parking Services Department for parking planning purposes.
This TMP is recommended to be fully implemented for all large events, including NBA games as well
as other events that draw 10,000 or more attendees. Large events are anticipated to occur primarily
during weekday evenings or weekends, with a typical NBA game start time of 7:30 PM on weekdays. While
weekday NBA games almost always take place in the evening, TMP measures are applicable to all Kings
basketball games regardless of the level of attendance or day of the week.
For small and medium events, it is anticipated that portions (but not all elements) of the TMP would need
to be implemented. For instance, while traffic control officers would likely need to be situated at some
intersections, they may not be necessary at others (due to reduced parking and pedestrian demands).
Chapter 12 describes the elements of the TMP that are applicable for small and medium events.
NBA GAME CONCURRENT WITH OTHER MAJOR COMMUNITY EVENTS
A scenario could occur when an NBA game at G1C coincides with multiple community events such as a
Sacramento River Cats baseball game, Old Sacramento events, a Convention Center event, and/or a
Midtown event.
The potential for an overlapping event in which the Kings and River Cats both play regular season games
on the same day exists only in the month of April and May. For instance, in April 2014, two such
overlapping events occurred. On April 13th and 16th, the River Cats played a day game (starting at 12:05
PM), and the Kings played a night game (starting at 7:00 PM). The potential for overlapping events also
exists in late April or May should the Kings make the playoffs. Since professional sports schedules are
announced several months in advance of the season (e.g., NBA schedules are typically released in August),
it will be possible to know precisely when such overlapping activities will occur and plan for them
accordingly.
Major events occur in Old Sacramento throughout the year during certain weekdays, weekends, and
holidays. Midtown Sacramento hosts a Second Saturday art/entertainment evening event on the second
Saturday of each month. During the 2013-2014 basketball regular season, this event overlapped with one
Kings home Saturday game.
City staff, SPD, the G1C operator, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, and other relevant permitting
agencies will meet monthly to share event calendars and minimize scheduling conflicts.
CHAPTER 3. TRAVEL CHARACTERISTICS OF G1C

ATTENDEES
As noted previously, the G1C will host between 44 and 60 Kings basketball games (depending on their
regular season and playoff success), and 142 non-Kings events. With a handful of events occurring twice
per day, there would be an average of 147 days with an event, which implies an event occurs on nearly half
of all days during a typical year. Large events (i.e., over 10,000 attendees) would occur between 59 and 75
days per year, or about 15 to 20 percent of the time.
The monthly distribution of regular-season home games tends to be evenly spread at about seven
games/month over six months (November through April), with a typical month having one to three games
on Fridays, one to three games on Saturdays, zero to one game on Sundays, and two to six games on
Mondays through Thursdays. Concerts and other events may occur sporadically throughout the year.
Playoff games can extend into the months of May and June.
MODE SPLIT
The projected travel mode split for NBA event attendees at G1C for opening day conditions is summarized
in Table 3. The majority of attendees are expected to drive to and from NBA events at G1C, though usage
of light rail, walking, and bicycling is expected.
TABLE 3: NBA EVENT TRAVEL MODE FOR ATTENDEES

Mode
Opening Day Share
Auto
90.0%
Transit
7.0%
Walk
2.5%
Bike
0.5%
Source: Chapter 4.10 of ESC Draft EIR.
The opening day mode splits shown above are based on a number of current factors including the
availability of parking, the level of transit service, traffic conditions during the pre-game and post-game
hours, weather, etc. It is also based on the pre-game origins and post-game destinations. Refer to Chapter
4.10 of ESC Draft EIR for additional details.
The auto mode split may be somewhat greater than 90 percent for non-Kings events (due to lack of repeat
visitation, demographics, etc.). However, greater average vehicle occupancies than the average of 2.27
persons per vehicle observed at Kings Game at the Sleep Train Arena in 2012 would also be expected.
PRE-GAME ARRIVAL DISTRIBUTION
Table 4 shows the expected pre-game arrival percentages for attendees at Sacramento Kings games at G1C
based on data from the ESC Draft EIR. The arrival distribution is based on surveys conducted at the Sleep
Train Arena in 2012 for a 7:00 PM game. Due to the shift to a 7:30 PM game start time, it is assumed that
all surveyed arrival times will occur 30 minutes later during the 2016-2017 season.
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TABLE 4: PRE-GAME NBA EVENT ARRIVAL DISTRIBUTION

Arrival Time
Percent of Attendees
No. of Attendees1
5:30-6:30 PM
14.0%
2,450
6:30-7:00 PM
22.7%
3,970
7:00-7:30 PM
44.7%
7,820
7:30 PM and after
18.6%
3,260
Note:
1.
Based on a sold-out weekday game (17,500 attendees) that starts at 7:30 PM.
Source: Chapter 4.10 of ESC Draft EIR.
As is typical for EIRs, the transportation analysis for the ESC Draft EIR utilized a reasonably conservative
approach to analyze project-specific impacts (with an emphasis on not understating impacts to the roadway
system, freeway network, and parking supply adequacy) by virtue of the mode choice and arrival
assumptions. It is believed by many that the transit, walk, and bike mode splits will increase over time,
particularly during the Spring when daylight hours are extended and weather improves. Additionally, the
proximity of a number of food and beverage, shopping, and other entertainment options in close proximity
to G1C will likely result in attendees arriving to the site more gradually prior to events, and also remaining
longer after events conclude. However, the roadway system analysis (and many of the roadway-related
measures contained in this TMP) is derived from the ESC Draft EIR analysis, which provides a safety factor
by using the more conservative values.
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CHAPTER 4.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ELEMENT
This chapter describes pre-event and post-event controls to be implemented around G1C for an NBA
basketball game. These would be applied for both weekday evening and weekend games. These traffic
controls would also be applied for a large sold-out concert or community event with at least 10,000
attendees.
The level of controls needed varies with the intensity of the scenario, thus, it is not expected that small- and
medium-sized events will require the full selection of traffic control strategies. Traffic management
strategies for small- and medium-sized events are discussed in Chapter 12.
TRAFFIC CONTROL OVERVIEW
Traffic control measures for the pre-event and post-event time periods are intended to facilitate the
following:
Safe and convenient pedestrian travel between G1C and adjacent transit stations and parking
garages/lots and businesses.
Limiting the number of vehicles that circulate looking for parking.
Limiting vehicle congestion after events by directing traffic away from G1C to the nearest freeway
on-ramp.
Enhanced security and public safety for attendees of G1C events.
Pre-event traffic control measures will be in place 60 minutes prior to the beginning of an event. Post-event
traffic control measures will be in place beginning approximately 30 minutes before the end of an event
until approximately 30 to 45 minutes after the end of an event when roadway conditions return to normal.
For a typical weekday evening NBA game, traffic control measures will be deployed from 6:30 PM until
approximately 10:30 PM. Given the level of effort to set up street closures, traffic control measures will
remain in place as the event occurs.
TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES
The pre-event and post-event traffic control plans include temporary street closures on the roadway
segments listed in Table 5.
TABLE 5: TEMPORARY ROADWAY CLOSURES
Location
Pre-Event
Post-Event
3rd Street
I Street to J Street (NB only)
I Street to J Street (NB only)

J Street to L Street (SB only)
4th Street
L Street to Capitol Mall (SB only)
L Street to Capitol Mall (SB only)
J Street to L Street (NB only)
J Street to Capitol Mall
5th
Street
7th
Street
L Street
Capitol Mall
J Street to L Street
5th Street to 7th Street
5th Street to 8th Street
4th Street to 6th Street (EB only)

5th Street to 7th Street (WB only)
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Figures 3 and 4 illustrate the locations of temporary street closures during the pre-event and post-event
time periods, respectively.
Temporary street closures will be managed by City of Sacramento Police Department through the use of
Traffic Control Officers (TCOs). A variety of traffic control measures, including signage and barricades,
will be placed at the lead intersection of each street closure as well as along affected cross streets. Advance
signage will notify roadway users of upcoming street closures and suggested alternate routes. Detailed
traffic control plans developed in conjunction with this TMP illustrate the precise type and location of
traffic control equipment and personnel.
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS
Generally, existing traffic signals will control event-related traffic at intersections surrounding G1C. At
select locations, temporary signal timing modifications will be implemented in conjunction with temporary
street closures to manage pre-event and post-event travel activity. Temporary signal modifications include
special event signal timing plans that prioritize traffic flows along primary automobile routes in downtown
Sacramento, particularly those to and from nearby freeways.
During the pre-event time period, traffic signals along J Street can be set to a special event timing plan to
accommodate projected heavy eastbound flows from the I-5 off-ramps, if warranted, based on monitoring
of field conditions. The special event timing plan will provide increased eastbound green time for the offramp signal phases, similar to the existing AM peak period timing plan, to reduce the likelihood of vehicle
queuing onto the I-5 mainline. Additional signal modifications, such as the closure of the west leg and south
leg crosswalks at the J Street / 3rd Street intersection, will further facilitate traffic flows from I-5.
During the post-event time period, traffic signals at intersections near parking garage exits will be set to
provide extended green time to egressing traffic. These include certain intersections on J Street, L Street,
and Capitol Mall.
Special event signal timing at downtown Sacramento intersections will be monitored and adjusted in realtime by DPW staff from the Citys Traffic Operations Center.
TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICERS
Sacramento Police Department TCOs will be present at key intersections surrounding G1C to manage
competing vehicle, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit flows. Unless specifically noted otherwise, officers will
not be assigning right-of-way, but may control/regulate lawful pedestrian movements, answer questions,
and serve as a visible form of security.
Table 6 summarizes the quantity, location, and responsibilities of TCOs for the pre-event and post-event
traffic control plans. Figures 3 and 4 display the locations of TCOs during the pre-event and post-event
time periods, respectively.
A TCO Supervisor will monitor post-event traffic, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic on streets and will
direct TCOs to remove traffic control measures when conditions return to normal and special controls are
no longer needed.
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*
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8th/Capitol
***
Northbound
Traffic Only
**
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3rd St
2nd St
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(1)
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Traffic Control Officer Located at Suggested Intersection Quadrant

Street Closure
Loading Area
ADA Pick-Up/Drop-Off Area
Light Rail Station
Intersection to be manually controlled by officers as needed.
8th/O St
O St
O St
OFFICERS ROLE MAY INCLUDE (BUT WOULD NOT BE LIMITED TO):
* Checking credentials in special permit holder travel lanes.

** Northbound 5th Street Bus Wave Throughs
*** Management of pick-up/drop-off activity on 4th Street.
Figure 3
Pre-Event Traffic Control Plan
G St
Sacramento
Valley Station
6th St
7th/I St
H St
Northbound Only
I St
8th St
(2)
J St
(1)
5th St
Merchant St
9th/K St
Golden 1
Center
6th St
Northbound
Traffic Only
Capitol Mall
8th/Capitol
***
**
(1)
7th/Capitol
L St
9th St
K St
N St
4th St
7th St
2nd St
K St
8th/K St
3rd St
Southbound Only
2nd St
4th St
J St
O St
7th/O St
8th/O St
O St
O St
Traffic Control Officer Located at Suggested Intersection Quadrant

(1) Intersection to be manually controlled by officers as needed.
Street Closure
(2) Once mixed-use tower garage is open, it will be necessary to
close southbound 6th Street between I Street and J Street.
Loading Area
ADA Pick-Up / Drop-Off Area
Light Rail Station
OFFICERS ROLE MAY INCLUDE (BUT WOULD NOT BE LIMITED TO):
* Checking credentials in special permit holder travel lanes.

** Escort of priority vehicles from L Street G1C garage onto southbound 7th St.
*** Management of pick-up/drop-off activity on 4th Street.
Figure 4
Post-Event Traffic Control Plan
Several TCOs identified in Table 6 will be deployed at the discretion of the Police Department. These
include the TCO stationed at J Street / 6th Street, which will not be required during the initial months of
G1C operations due to the on-going construction of the mixed-use tower and associated parking garage.
For these locations, the Police Department should assess and adjust the TCO roles, responsibilities, and
staffing needs based on observations from the first-year monitoring plan.
TABLE 6: TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICERS

Location
Pre-Event TCOs
Post-Event TCOs
Street
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J Street / 5th Street
17
14
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7th Street / K Street
8th
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J Street /
J Street /
3rd
6th
Street
Street / K Street
L Street / 5th Street

L Street /
6th
Street
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15
1 2, 4
Capitol Mall / 4th Street
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13
Capitol Mall /
6th
Street
Capitol Mall /
7th
Street
Notes:
1.
Wave northbound buses through 5th Street closure.
2.
Check credentials of special permit holders.
3.
Manage loading activity along 4th Street.
4.
Manual control of intersection as needed.
5.
Escort vehicles egressing the L Street G1C garage onto southbound 7th
Street.
6.
Necessity determined by Police Department.
7.
TCO required after opening of mixed-use tower and associated garage.
TRANSIT CONTROL STRATEGIES

The accommodation of transit vehicles during special events minimizes potential conflicts with other
travelers, avoids creating congestion, and facilitates efficient and reliable transit operations. Light rail trains,
buses, and Paratransit vehicles will be permitted to travel on streets otherwise closed during special events
at the discretion of the Citys Police Department subject to current site conditions and on-going monitoring
experience.
Light rail trains will be waved through the post-event street closure along 7th Street by TCOs stationed at
the J Street / 7th Street intersection. Due to significant volumes of post-event pedestrian crossing activity
along 7th Street near G1C, additional guidance is necessary to facilitate the safe movement of LRT vehicles
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through the street closure. RT field supervisors or security officers will accompany LRT vehicles through
the 7th Street closure to minimize potential conflicts.
Public buses and Paratransit vehicles operating on closed street segments will be waved through by TCOs
as allowed by current site conditions. Paratransit vehicles will be waved through by TCOs stationed at
credentials checkpoints at the L Street / 7th Street and L Street / 8th Street intersections during the preevent and post-event time periods, respectively, to access the designated Paratransit loading zone on the
north side of L Street west of 7th Street. If buses and Paratransit vehicles arrive during time periods with
high pedestrian crossing activity (particularly the post-event time period immediately after an event
concludes), they may be held until pedestrian flows subside.
Enhanced transit service for special events is discussed in Chapter 6.
LOADING ZONES
Special event loading zones will allow for pre-event drop off and post-event pick up activity for a variety
of vehicular travel modes, including taxis, limousines, transportation network companies (TNCs), and the
general public. Three special event loading zones will be provided at following locations in the vicinity of
G1C:
J Street between 3rd Street and 5th Street (north curbside)
I Street between 7th Street and 8th Street (north curbside)
4th Street between L Street and Capitol Mall (entire roadway segment)
Signage will indicate the presence of loading zones to approaching vehicles. Where necessary, on-street
parking spaces will be signed as temporary tow-away zones during time periods when temporary traffic
control measures are deployed.
The 4th Street loading zone will operate as an airport-style pick up/drop off area. This will require the
temporary restriction of southbound traffic on 4th Street from L Street to reserve multiple northbound lanes
for vehicle loading and staging. Up to five temporary northbound-only lanes will be coned along this
roadway segment, including four lanes for pick up/drop off activity (two on the west side of the street, two
on the east side of the street) and one central lane for through traffic. A TCO will be stationed at the Capitol
Mall / 4th Street intersection to manage vehicle entry and loading activity.
A temporary ADA pick up/drop off zone will be provided in the surface parking lot immediately south of
the J Street / 4th Street intersection. ADA placard vehicles will access the zone via J Street. Temporary
signs, barricades, and sidewalk ramps will be installed to accommodate up to six vehicles and provide
necessary accessible routes between the loading area and adjacent sidewalk facilities. Access between the
pick up/drop off zone and the G1C NW Entry will be available via the pedestrian promenade through
DOCO or the sidewalk on the southern side of J Street. Signage on J Street will indicate that the loading
zone is reserved for ADA placard vehicles only. A parking enforcement officer will manage pick up/drop
off activity at this location.
G1C GARAGE ACCESS
The parking garage on the southeast portion of the G1C site will be reserved for Kings players, coaches,
and staff and premium ticket holder parking activity. Access to and from the garage is available via the
driveway located on L Street west of 7th Street.
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Inbound vehicles traveling to the garage will be waved through the temporary L Street closure by TCOs
stationed at credentials checkpoints at the L Street / 7th Street and L Street / 8th Street intersections during
the pre-event and post-event time periods, respectively. Following events, vehicles departing this garage
will be directed eastbound through the temporary L Street closure towards the L Street and 7th Street
intersection. A TCO stationed at the intersection will escort vehicles onto southbound 7th Street.
Once the mixed-use tower north of G1C is completed (anticipated in late 2016 / early 2017), the below
ground parking garage will also be available for use. Ingress to the garage will be provided by a new
driveway located on J Street east of 5th Street. Egress from the garage will be provided by the J Street / 6th
Street intersection including the provision of a temporary second egress lane from the garage.
The DOCO East garage (directly south of J Street and west of 7th Street) will remain in operation during
events and is not anticipated to be used for event parking. The traffic control plans allow ingress/egress
from the garage driveway on 7th Street during pre-event conditions. During post-event conditions, the
closure of 7th Street will preclude vehicles from entering this garage. Any vehicles desiring to exit the garage
will be directed to use Merchant Alley to exit onto 8th Street.
MEDIA PARKING
The east curb of 6th Street between L Street and Capitol Mall will be utilized for media parking before,
during, and after events at G1C. TCOs will be stationed at the Capitol Mall / 6th Street intersection to verify
the credentials of media vehicles accessing the parking area. It is expected that media vehicles will depart
the parking area after temporary traffic control measures have been removed.
TRUCK DELIVERIES
G1C has a truck delivery entry-only driveway and a second exit-only driveway on 5th Street between J Street
and L Street. The inbound driveway is configured such that it can only be accessed by northbound trucks, and
has a temporary truck-only waiting/staging lane between the driveway and L Street. Outbound trucks may
only travel onto northbound 5th Street toward J Street. A new traffic signal at the truck exit onto 5th Street
addresses potential sight distance and weaving concerns associated with trucks departing the driveway.G1Crelated truck traffic on local streets will be accommodated via an STAA route to and from I-5, the primary
regional truck route serving the downtown Sacramento vicinity. Inbound trucks will travel northbound or
southbound on I-5, exit I-5 at Q Street, travel eastbound on Q Street to 5th Street, and travel northbound on 5th
Street to the G1C truck loading area. Outbound trucks will depart the G1C truck loading area, travel
northbound 5th Street to I Street, and travel westbound on I Street to either the northbound or southbound I-5
on-ramps.
The G1C operator has indicated that truck staging for concerts and other special events could require anywhere
from five to twenty trucks. At most state-of-the-art facilities, these trucks stage at the venue and unload during
overnight hours (versus being required to stage at an off-site location, and then arrive when summoned). G1C
and City staff are currently evaluating several truck staging areas, including Railyards Boulevard, underneath
the W-X Freeway, and the Sleep Train Arena parking lot. As of August 2016, truck routing and staging plans
are tentative pending City Council approval.
Chapter 13 (Monitoring and Performance Standards and Refinement) includes a performance standard
related to truck staging.
EQUIPMENT STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION, AND SET UP
Equipment required to implement the pre-event and post-event roadway closures, including signs,
barricades, and cones, will be stored, distributed, and collected by the G1C operator or their contractor.
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Roadway closure equipment will be distributed up to two hours prior to the beginning of an event, allowing
for up to one hour of set up time. The G1C operator is currently deciding whether to rely upon TCOs to set
up and take down the equipment, or to hire a separate firm to regularly perform this duty.
For weeknight events, the timing of traffic control equipment set up will be planned to minimize impacts
to the 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM evening peak commute period. Equipment set up procedures will adhere to the
following guidelines:
1. Equipment set up will begin no earlier than 5:30 PM
2. Hard street closures will not be in place until after 6:00 PM
3. Equipment set up will be complete at least one hour before event start time (e.g. by 6:30 PM for a
7:30 PM event start time)
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CHAPTER 5. PEDESTRIAN ELEMENT

The area surrounding G1C will experience high pedestrian volumes before and after events as attendees
walk between G1C and nearby residences, employment and restaurant locations, transit stations, and
parking garages. Strategies identified in the TMP leverage the existing pedestrian facility network in
Downtown Sacramento while augmenting the network with a combination of crossing enhancements,
signage, and temporary roadway closures to prioritize pedestrian routes and minimize potential for conflict
with other travel modes.
EXISTING PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Downtown Sacramento, particularly the area surrounding G1C, is an active pedestrian district. Sidewalks
are present on all of the streets immediately adjacent to G1C, ranging in width from approximately eight
feet to 25 feet. The pedestrian promenade between Old Sacramento and the G1C site provides uninterrupted
pedestrian access for three blocks, including a tunnel underneath I-5.
Traffic signals control all of the intersections and related pedestrian crossings of local streets in the
immediate vicinity of G1C. Crosswalks are present at most nearby signalized intersections.
Figure 5 displays existing pedestrian facilities (including facilities planned to be complete by opening day)
within the vicinity of G1C. This figure also shows those facilities in the immediate vicinity of G1C that
have been upgraded via widened sidewalks, 15-foot continental crosswalks, pedestrian countdown signal
heads, and other pedestrian enhancements. It should be noted that some of the pedestrian facilities and
connections (including pedestrian access to J Street via 6th Street and, potentially, pedestrian connectivity
west of 5th Street through DOCO West) will not be open on opening day due to ongoing commercial
construction in the immediate vicinity of the G1C.
G1C PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL DEMAND
During large events, thousands of pedestrians will approach the G1C from all directions. The ESC Draft
EIR indicated that the greatest proportion of parking for G1C events would occur to the south (38 percent),
east (26 percent) and north (20 percent) of the site. However, due to uncertainty of which garages will be
used and the extent of use of the Citys ongoing parking reservation system (as well as the intent to not
allow City garages to reach their maximum capacities), specific estimates of pedestrian flows on individual
streets and sidewalks are not possible at this time.
The volume of pedestrian traffic at specific locations has become somewhat less important than when
studied in the ESC Draft EIR due to the revised traffic management plan, which calls for closing portions
of several key streets in the G1C immediate vicinity during pre-event conditions, as well as previously
planned closures during post-event conditions.
G1C PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
Figure 6 shows pedestrian entry and exit locations for G1C. The main general admission entry point for
G1C is located in the northwest corner of the building, oriented toward the J Street / 5 th Street entrance to
the outdoor plaza. Several smaller entrances/exits are located at the northeast, southeast, and southwest
corners of G1C, primarily for use by employees, media, premium ticket holders, and Paratransit riders. G1C
is also accessible via pedestrian connections from the underground parking garages (reserved for players,
coaches, staff, and premium ticket holders) located directly east and north of the site.
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8th St
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(3)
9th/K St
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3rd St
2nd St
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O St
Sidewalk
Crosswalk
7th/O St
O St
8th/O St
O St
Enhanced Pedestrian Facility (wider facility and/or upgraded equipment)

(1)
No pedestrian access to/from garage under I-5 via these crosswalks. Garage instead to be accessed
from K Street pedestrian tunnel.
(2)
Pedestrian connection to be provided between G1C and K Street pedestrian tunnel after
DOCO West construction is completed.
(3)
5th Street sidewalk between J Street and L Street is narrow (less than 3 feet), though
pedestrians are permitted to use it.
Figure 5
Pedestrian Network
J Street
G
Truck Exit
Garage/Loading
Exit
Pedestrian Route
Ramp
DOCO East
Garage Driveway
6th Street
Mixed-Use
Tower
Stairwell
Traffic Signal
Merchant Alley
DOCO
West
5th Street
Macys
NOTES:
Primary G1C ingress/egress points shown.
Additional secondary locations provided
elsewhere.
1. All general admission attendees will be
directed to enter via the G1C NW Entry.
G1C NW
Entry 1
G1C NE
Entry 2
To K Street
Plaza Area
7th Street
Pedestrian
Plaza
Golden 1
Center
2. The G1C NE and SW Entries will be accessible

to general admission attendees for post-event
egress only. Premium ticket holders will be
permitted to enter via the G1C SW Entry.
Premium ticket holders and Paratransit riders
will be permitted to enter through the G1C
garage off of L Street.
Kayak Alley
Truck Entry
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Garage/Loading
Entry
Pedestrian Access
DOCO Central
Garage Driveway
G1C SW
Entry 2
G1C Garage
Driveway
G
L Street
Paratransit
Loading Area
Figure 6
G1C Pedestrian Access
Figure 6 also shows pedestrian gateways and the routes for major pedestrian flows to and from G1C. Access
to and from the G1C site is available at several gateways surrounding the periphery of the site. Gateways
to the G1C site are located at several locations surrounding the periphery of the site, including walkways
from the J Street / 5th Street, 7th Street / K Street, and L Street / 5th Street intersections, as well as from the
end of 6th Street immediately south of J Street. Access to the G1C site is also available from the K Street
pedestrian promenade, which extends west from the G1C outdoor plaza above 5th Street, through DOCO,
and underneath I-5 to meet 2nd Street in Old Sacramento.
PEDESTRIAN FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Pedestrian facility improvements identified in the ESC Draft EIR are intended to accommodate significant
pedestrian flows before and after events at G1C. Widened crosswalks and sidewalks provide additional
room for pedestrian flows along anticipated walking routes to and from G1C, reducing the opportunity for
pedestrian sheet flows into adjacent travel lanes. Signal improvements provide priority to major pedestrian
routes while minimizing the opportunity for conflicts between vehicles and crossing pedestrians.
The following pedestrian facility improvements, as identified in the ESC Draft EIR, have been completed
or in the midst of being constructed in the vicinity of the G1C:
Crosswalks widened from to 10 to 15 feet and restriped with continental configuration at:
o
o
o
o

o
o
o
o

Crosswalk at the 7th Street / K Street intersection restriped and upgraded to consist of 60-foot
continental crosswalk with upgraded pedestrian signal equipment.
Sidewalks widened on the south side of J Street between 5th Street and 6th Street and the north side
of L Street between 5th Street and 7th Street.
Upgraded traffic signals at the following locations to include (if not already present) pedestrian
countdown heads (i.e., displays number of seconds remaining in the FLASHING DONT WALK
phase).
o
o
o
o
o

o
o
o
o

K Street / 7th Street
Pedestrian crosswalk and sidewalk improvements surrounding G1C are depicted in Figure 5.
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CHAPTER 6. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT

The area surrounding G1C has a diverse supply of available transit service, including light rail service and
bus service provided by Sacramento Regional Transit District (RT), Paratransit service, and bus service
provided by other transit operators in the Sacramento region. Additionally, Amtrak intercity rail service is
available at the Sacramento Valley Station.
G1C TRANSIT DEMAND
The vast majority of transit trips made to and from G1C during evening events is expected to use light rail.
This is due to a number of reasons, including the fact that LRT service currently operates into the late
evening hours (whereas most buses do not) and that light rail would better serve the relatively dispersed
market of NBA game attendees with its current lines and system of park-and-ride lots than bus lines can.
Surveys of other urban NBA arenas show a high percent of their transit demand being served by rail transit.
For a sold-out NBA game, a total of approximately 1,225 attendees are projected to use transit in the nearterm based on the ESC Draft EIR assumption of seven percent light rail mode split. However, RT has
developed plans in anticipation that ridership levels will exceed those estimates, as is described below.
PLANNED SPECIAL EVENT LRT SERVICE
RT currently operates three LRT lines in Downtown Sacramento, including the Blue, Gold, and Green
Lines. The existing LRT network near G1C is depicted in Figure 7. Although all three lines are in service
on weekdays, it is anticipated that the Blue and Gold lines will accommodate the vast majority of service
based on their following origins/destinations and hours of operation. These lines serve the following
destinations:
Blue Line North (to/from Watt/I-80)
Blue Line South (to/from Cosumnes River College)
Gold Line (to/from Folsom)
During the pre-event peak period, light rail currently operates on 15-minutes headways. Since inbound
trains to downtown have reserve capacity at that time and attendees will arrive gradually from one of three
different lines, the existing service is considered adequate to accommodate the sites pre-event transit
demand.
During the post-event peak period, light rail service currently operates with 30 minute headways and
ridership demand is expected to spike soon after the event concludes. To accommodate this spike, RT has
indicated that they will supplement their regular service with up to two additional outbound trains in each
direction, with consists of up to four cars per train (i.e., the three outbound lines would each have up to four
trains during the post-event peak hour). This special service will provide a substantial increase in train
capacity and convenience (i.e. reduced wait times), by increasing the hourly LRT capacity from 500 seats
per line to up to 1,500 seats per line.
Special event train deployment will be determined based on the timing of event conclusions, passenger
queuing at stations, and track availability. The G1C Transportation Coordinator located within the on-site
Traffic Management Center will notify the RT operations supervisor when crowds begin leaving the G1C
so that special event trains can mobilize. RT will refine the number of special event trains throughout the
first year of G1C operations based on field observations and passenger demand. The location of the storage
of additional outbound trains will vary depending on the specific service needs of a given operating day.
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7th/Capitol
6th St
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Capitol Mall
N St
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9th St
2nd St
4th St
J St
O St
Blue Line
Gold Line
Green Line
O St
7th/O St
8th/O St
O St
LRT Station
Figure 7
Light Rail Network
The Green Line runs along 7th and 8th Streets with stops at 7th/Capitol, 8th/K, and 8th/Capitol. However, its
relatively short line length (from Richards/7th to 13th Street) and limited service hours (i.e., Monday through
Friday only, with service ending by 9 PM) suggest it would not be used as frequently as the other lines until
the route is extended and its service hours lengthened.
Within the vicinity of G1C, up to eight trains will travel southbound on 7th Street and up to six trains will
travel on northbound on 8th Street (south of K Street) during the post-event peak hour.
PLANNED USE OF LRT STATIONS
The St. Rose of Lima Park light rail station (serving all three lines) currently exists at the 7 th Street/K Street
intersection, but will be removed prior to opening day as part of ongoing improvements surrounding the
G1C. The decision to remove this station was made by RT based on a variety of considerations including
platform size, very close proximity to G1C causing potential conflicts with pedestrians, and train queuing
concerns.
For arrivals at the G1C, the following LRT stations are most likely to be utilized.
Blue Line North (from Watt/I-80): 10th/K or 7th/Capitol
Blue Line South (from Cosumnes River College): 8th/Capitol or 9th/K
Gold Line (from Folsom): 8th/Capitol or 8th/K
Meetings were held with RT to discuss how best to accommodate passengers desiring to access different
LRT lines after events. Under normal conditions, passengers desiring to travel south on the Blue Line or
east on the Gold Line may use the same light rail station to board different trains. While this is an adequate
means of boarding during typical peak and off-peak conditions, attempts to board large numbers of
passengers onto different trains from a single station during a short amount of time could be very
problematic. Passengers may board the wrong train, may not yield to others who are waiting when their
train arrives, and may not be able to be accommodated by the platform size. Therefore, it was agreed that
advertising and wayfinding would be introduced to encourage loading of passengers as follows during postevent conditions:
Blue Line North (to Watt/I-80): 9th/K
Blue Line South (to Cosumnes River College): 7th/Capitol
Gold Line (to Folsom): 7th/I St (County Center)
Planned wayfinding necessary to accommodate this loading plan is described in greater detail in Chapter
9. Additionally, final decisions have not been made regarding the potential for express service to final
destinations, and skipping stations near G1C that are not intended to be used for loading a given line (e.g.,
would the Gold Line stop at 7th/Capitol?).
Figure 8 shows pre-event pedestrians paths of travel from the closest light rail stations to G1C. Figure 9
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PLANNED SPECIAL EVENT BUS SERVICE

During large events, RT will implement some bus route detours to avoid roadway closures surrounding the
G1C site. This may include detours along southbound 7th Street north of I Street. Where detours are not
feasible, TCOs will wave RT buses through roadway closures. This would likely include occasional wave
throughs on segments of northbound 5th Street and westbound L Street during the pre-event peak hour.
During post-event conditions, bus activity is expected to be minimal.
Because TCOs will have a variety of traffic control duties, including managing automobile, transit vehicle,
and pedestrian movements, they will not be able to accompany buses through closed streets or crowded
intersections. Instead, this role is expected to be filled by a RT security officer or supervisor.
Bus service is provided to the perimeter streets surrounding the G1C by RT, Amador Transit, E-Tran (Elk
Grove), El Dorado Transit Authority, Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST), the North Natomas TMA, Placer
County Transit, Roseville Transit, Yolobus, and Yuba-Sutter Transit. RT and Yolobus are the only transit
operators that currently provide all-day bus service, and both have limited bus service in the vicinity of
G1C in the late evening after 10:00 PM. The remaining operators provide commuter service with inbound
buses during the morning commute period and outbound buses during the evening commute period.
It is anticipated that a variety of special event charter buses and shuttles will occasionally transport attendees
to/from G1C. Existing charter bus parking in Old Sacramento near 2nd Street / I Street and on 10th Street
between N Street and L Street will be available for use during events at G1C. Approximately 12 to 14
charter bus parking spaces are available between the two locations.
During large G1C events with roadway closures, Yolobus will implement a special event service plan for
bus routes traveling into Downtown Sacramento. The service plan will reroute all Downtown Sacramentobased bus routes to West Sacramento City Hall, connecting passengers with a special event shuttle that will
serve Downtown Sacramento. The special event shuttle will operate with limited stops and an estimated
headway of 15 minutes.
PARATRANSIT
Paratransit, Inc. is a private nonprofit corporation that provides transportation services to individuals with
disabilities, the elderly, and related agencies including a contract with RT to provide service for certain
people with disabilities as required by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Discussions with
Paratransit have led to an agreement that Paratransit vehicles will be waved through the closed portion of
L Street to pick-up and drop-off passengers between 6th and 7th Streets. Depending on the level of pedestrian
activity within L Street, paratransit vehicles may either be allowed to proceed straight, or directed to remain
in place until pedestrian flows subside. Post-event, a TCO will be situated at the L Street / 6th Street
intersection to assist in this effort. Passengers who utilize Paratransit service will be instructed to enter G1C
through an internal elevator located within the premium ticket holder garage on L Street.
Eligible passengers may utilize Paratransit to travel to and from events at G1C. A curbside ADA accessible
passenger loading zone designated for use by Paratransit vehicles is located on the north side of L Street
between 6th Street and 7th Street. Although this loading area is located within a security roadway closure of
L Street, Paratransit vehicles will be waved through by TCOs stationed at the L Street / 7th Street and L
Street / 8th Street intersections during the pre-event and post-event time periods, respectively.
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G1C EMPLOYEE TRAVEL BY TRANSIT

Planning efforts are focused on encouraging those G1C employees who choose to drive to work to park in
City garages located under the W-X Freeway and then take light rail or bus service to/from G1C. RT has
indicated that they will partner with the City, G1C, and other participating downtown businesses to develop
a new, peak-period bus route that delivers employees to/from G1C (and adjacent businesses) and parking
lots on the W-X Freeway. Depending on the number of employees who take advantage of this program, RT
may need to operate this modification of the existing bus route with 15-minute headways during special
events in order to transport employees between their workplace and off-site parking location within a
reasonable period of time.
INTERCITY RAIL SERVICE
Currently, the Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin intercity rail lines serve downtown Sacramento from the
Sacramento Valley Station located north of I Street. The Capitol Corridor operates between Auburn and the
Bay Area. Currently, the latest westbound train departs Sacramento Valley Station at 10:30 PM on
weekdays and weekends. Current service would enable a G1C patron to stay for an entire basketball game
(which ends at about 10:00 PM) while catching the train home.
The San Joaquin operates between Los Angeles and its split northern termini in Sacramento and the Bay
Area. Currently, the latest southbound train departs Sacramento Valley Station at 6:10 PM on weekdays.
Current service would not enable a G1C patron to stay for an entire basketball game while catching the
train home.
TRANSIT FARE PAYMENT
Currently, RT accepts single ride tickets, pre-paid tickets, daily passes, and monthly passes as valid fare
payment on buses and LRT vehicles. Single ride tickets are good for 90 minutes from the time of validation
on LRT vehicles, while daily and monthly passes are good for unlimited rides within the applicable
timeframe. Fares may be purchased through a variety of methods, including at RT fare outlets, on vehicles
(bus only), at ticket vending machines (TVMs), via the RideSacRT mobile app, by phone, or by mail.
TVMs are available at all LRT stations throughout the RT system. All TVMs accept cash payment,
however, not all TVMs are credit/debit-enabled. RT is currently installing new credit/debit-enabled TVMs
at additional LRT stations throughout Downtown Sacramento and at major park-and-ride stations.
As of July 2016, the RideSacRT app enables the purchase of single ride tickets or daily passes on
smartphone devices. By early 2017, RT intends to release an updated version of the app with expanded fare
payment and trip planning capabilities.
Although TVMs will be available at LRT stations nearest G1C for post-event fare payment, G1C attendees
will be encouraged to purchase fares through alternative means due to the anticipated high levels of postevent fare purchase demand at LRT stations. These include utilizing the RideSacRT mobile app or
purchasing daily passes prior to the pre-event inbound LRT trip.
With the opening of G1C, RT is planning to offer a new daily pass for event attendees. Groups of three to
five people will be able to purchase the group pass for $14 upon proof of attendance at a G1C event. The
new daily pass will be available on the RideSacRT mobile app.
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TRANSIT PASSENGER WAYFINDING

Wayfinding signage will direct transit riders along established pedestrian routes between G1C and nearby
transit stations.
It is not anticipated that special wayfinding signs will be necessary to direct passengers from LRT stations
to G1C given the projects size and visibility, and the overall level of activity (including pedestrians, street
closures, etc.). However, wayfinding will be necessary after events for several reasons. First, post-event
LRT riders will board from a different station than the one they arrived from, which can create confusion.
Second, different LRT lines will be boarded from different stations.
Wayfinding will primarily take the following two forms:
On-Site Information: Ideally, attendees are made aware of post-event LRT boarding stations while
in G1C using message boards, mobile apps, or other communication means. After exiting the arena,
temporary signage is planned to be situated at key location(s) within the pedestrian plaza to
encourage transit riders to walk toward 7th Street.
Off-Site Information: Once at 7th Street, temporary signage near the 7th Street / K Street intersection
will direct passengers to the 7th/I Station for the Gold Line to Folsom, 7th/Capitol Station for the
Blue Line to Cosumnes River College, and 9th/K Station for the Blue Line to Watt/I-80.
Transit passenger wayfinding present within the vicinity of G1C is described in more detail in Chapter 9.
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CHAPTER 7. BICYCLE ELEMENT

The City of Sacramento has an extensive bicycle network in the Downtown Sacramento area. In addition
to utilizing designated bikeways, bicyclists may also ride on all roadways in the City. The three classes of
bicycle facilities are described below.
Multi-use paths (Class I) are paved trails that are separated from roadways. Class I facilities are
generally shared with pedestrians and may be adjacent to an existing roadway, or may be entirely
independent of existing vehicular facilities.
On-street bike lanes (Class II) are striped lanes on roadways designated for use by bicycles
through striping, pavement legends, and signs.
On-street bike routes (Class III) are designated roadways for shared bicycle/vehicle use indicated
by signs only. Class III Bicycle Routes are often striped with the shared-lane arrow, or sharrow,
reminding drivers and cyclists to share the roadway.
Figure 10 shows existing bicycle facilities near G1C. Class II bike lanes are present on a variety of
roadways within the G1C vicinity. In addition, the American River Bike Trail (Class I path) extends
southwesterly from Discovery Park into Old Sacramento. A multi-use path extends under I-5 to connect
Old Sacramento and G1C.
While bicycling is allowed on surrounding surface streets, the use of bicycles within the outdoor plaza is
prohibited. Bicyclists will be instructed to dismount and walk their bikes through the outdoor plaza.
G1C BICYCLE PARKING
According to the ESC Draft EIR, it is estimated that 0.5 percent of attendees at Sacramento Kings games
will travel by bicycle. To address this demand and G1C employee bike parking needs, the following parking
program will be implemented.
Permanent Bicycle Parking
G1C and DOCO provide a total of 222 permanent on-site bicycle parking spaces for use by employees and
event attendees. Surface parking spaces are most easily accessible for event attendees, while underground
parking spaces located within nearby parking structures are better suited for G1C and DOCO employees.
The locations and quantities of available permanent bicycle parking spaces are as follows:
Underground Parking 106 spaces

o Hotel and Mixed-Use Tower Parking Garage 50 spaces
o DOCO Central Garage 9 spaces
o DOCO East Garage 17 spaces
o G1C Garage 30 spaces
Surface Parking 116 spaces
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o L Street / 5th Street Outdoor Plaza Gateway 6 spaces
o 7th Street / K Street Outdoor Plaza Gateway 10 spaces
o DOCO West Entrance 46 spaces
o 24 Hour Fitness 7th Street Frontage 15 spaces
o Hotel J Street Frontage 35 spaces
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In order to accommodate larger numbers of bicyclists anticipated during certain events or times of the year,
a temporary event bicycle parking area will be provided. This will be a staffed (and potentially fenced-off)
area where attendees can safely store bicycles.
Temporary event bicycle parking will be provided at Cesar Chavez Plaza. This location is currently utilized
for bicycle valet parking during some downtown events, including Concerts in the Park.
The G1C operator is responsible for coordinating efforts to implement the event bicycle parking area,
including the selection of a bicycle parking operator. The G1C operator will meet weekly with City staff
and SPD to review the upcoming G1C events calendar and determine the frequency, capacity, equipment,
and staffing needs per the bicycle parking requirements established by DPW. The provision of event bicycle
parking will be scalable depending on the size of the event and the popularity of bicycling to events over
time.
G1C BICYCLE ROUTES
In addition to the presence of an extensive bicycle facilities network surrounding G1C, several preferred
bicycle routes have been identified for use by attendees biking to G1C events from neighborhoods and
business districts within and adjacent to the downtown grid. These routes were selected based on their
directness to G1C bicycle parking areas and the anticipated comfort level for bicyclists. Event attendees
utilizing bicycles will be encouraged to utilize the routes depicted on Figure 11 through a system of
wayfinding signage and information posted on the City and G1C travel information websites.
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CHAPTER 8. PARKING ELEMENT

G1C PARKING DEMAND
Based on the ESC Draft EIR assumption of 90 percent auto mode split and 2.27 persons per vehicle, a soldout 17,500-person event would generate the need for approximately 7,000 parking spaces to accommodate
event patrons.
EXISTING PARKING FACILITIES
A substantial amount of off-street parking is located within walking distance of the G1C. Approximately
7,500 parking spaces are expected to be available within -mile of the project site. More than 6,000
additional spaces, situated between -mile and -mile from the project site, are also available. In total,
approximately 13,500 spaces are available within -mile of the project site.
On-street parking is somewhat limited within the project vicinity due to the frequency of driveways, block
lengths, and parking restrictions.
According to the ESC Draft EIR, the estimated available parking supply at off-site locations in the project
vicinity for a weekday daytime event (i.e., conference or convention, family show or circus matinee,
graduation, etc.) indicated that approximately 4,300 parking spaces were available within -mile of the
Downtown project site. An additional 2,400 spaces that were situated between -mile and -mile from the
site were currently available. In total, for weekday daytime events approximately 6,700 spaces were
currently available within -mile from the project site.
VEHICLE ACCESS ROUTES TO PARKING FACILITIES
Vehicles traveling to G1C events will be encouraged (via online routing guidance and on-street signage) to
utilize parking facilities located between G1C and their respective access points into and out of Downtown
Sacramento. Doing so will minimize cross-flows, which are defined as motorists being parked on one side
of G1C who desire to access streets on the other sides of G1C after events.
As described in Chapter 4, several streets in close proximity to G1C will be closed before and after large
events at G1C. The purpose of these closures is to provide a safe pedestrian transition to the surrounding
sidewalks, to provide enhanced security at the arena, and to reduce vehicle congestion created by crosstraffic exiting different garages.
Most motorists traveling to G1C for an NBA game will be arriving via major freeways such as I-5, US 50,
SR-160, the W-X Freeway, and the Capital City Freeway. For weekday games, pre-game vehicle traffic
will be entering the downtown in a reverse direction relative to the outbound evening commute. Figure 11
shows the primary pre-event access routes for vehicles traveling to parking facilities for an NBA game.
Decisions on where to park will be a result of a number of factors including parking costs, proximity to
G1C, ease of post-game exit, promotion of available parking, and safety. Many attendees will want to park
in close proximity to G1C, while some will park farther away at less expensive parking facilities where
they can avoid post-game congestion as they exit the downtown area.
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2. Ingress to specific garages/lots only shown for facilities closest to G1C.
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to Off-Street Garages/Lots
Figure 12 shows the primary post-event access routes for vehicles. This figure also shows the planned
street closures that will occur after a major evening event. Refer to Chapter 4 for more details regarding
these street closures and traffic routing plans. During the post-event time period, the street closures are
designed to direct vehicles parked north of G1C to exit the downtown via the I Street ramps to I-5, 7th Street
to the north (into the Railyards area), J Street to the east, and 16th Street to SR-160. Vehicles parked south
of G1C will be directed to exit downtown via the P Street on-ramps to I-5, which provide connectivity to
the W-X Freeway, I-80, and the Capital City Freeway. Additionally, motorists south of G1C can use N
Street to the east, 10th Street to the south, or Tower Bridge to access other destinations.
PARKING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
On-going improvements to City-owned parking facilities aim to streamline the process by which travelers
can identify, purchase, and access downtown parking.
Throughout 2016, the City is retrofitting several downtown garages to introduce new parking technology
to better manage parking supply and demand. Enhanced garages include Memorial Garage, Capitol Garage,
City Hall Garage, Tower Bridge Garage, and the Old Sacramento Garage. New garage features include
enhanced card reading devices, real-time floor occupancy and directional signage to available spaces, and
the ability to read license plates as access credentials.
Enhancements to on-street spaces in certain areas of the downtown include new parking meter technology
to accommodate the Citys tier-based parking system known as SacPark. With this system, customers may
extend their parking stay remotely through the Citys Parkmobile mobile app. Any additional time beyond
the designated meter limit is charged at a premium rate. The City will implement a special event zone
system for on-street parking spaces, enabling parking rates to be adjusted based on proximity to G1C, event
size, day of the week, and other conditions.
G1C PARKING PAYMENT METHODS
Attendees driving to G1C may choose from a variety of methods to pay for event parking:
Season ticketholders and other attendees utilizing Ticketmaster may purchase event tickets and
parking passes within the same transaction. Parking passes are valid at participating off-street
parking locations.
Attendees can utilize the Citys SacPark website to reserve event parking in advance. Parking
reservations are valid at participating off-street parking locations.
Attendees can utilize on-street metered parking on surface streets surrounding G1C. Parking stays
can be extended remotely through the Citys Parkmobile mobile app. Event pricing will be in place
on City parking meters within the G1C vicinity, further increasing the price of parking duration
extensions.
G1C PARKING INFORMATION

Information regarding event parking and temporary street closures will be available on the Citys parking
website, the SacPark mobile app, and the G1C website. In addition to enabling attendees to reserve a parking
space, the SacPark mobile app will utilize real time parking analytics to determine the available parking
supply at technology-enabled garages, suggest a parking area to event attendees, and recommend a driving
route to and from user-selected parking areas. Information regarding parking and temporary street closures
will also be sent directly to season ticket holders.
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CHAPTER 9. WAYFINDING
For the purposes of this TMP, wayfinding refers to fixed or dynamic signs that provide directions for a
variety of modes to and from G1C. Wayfinding can reduce the risk of conflicts for all modes by
concentrating pedestrian activity along established pedestrian routes and directing automobile traffic away
from congested roadways.
STATIC SIGNAGE
Currently, the City of Sacramento maintains an extensive system of vehicular and pedestrian wayfinding
signage throughout Downtown Sacramento, directing travelers to nearby destinations and transportation
systems. As part of the 2016 Downtown Transportation Study, the City overhauled the downtown
wayfinding signage system to add new signs and update existing sign terminology. Moreover, the City
recently installed bicycle wayfinding signage along preferred bicycle routes to direct travelers to G1C
bicycle parking areas.
Figure 13 displays the location of inbound wayfinding signs to G1C and related facilities that assist
travelers during the pre-event time period. Figure 14 displays the location of wayfinding signs related to
transportation systems, including nearby freeways and LRT stations, that assist outbound travelers
following the conclusion of an event.
Sacramento RT also provides wayfinding specific to LRT stations within the downtown area. RT signage
is often present at or near station platforms throughout the downtown area. RT staff is currently coordinating
with the City to install updated wayfinding signs in the G1C vicinity.
CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS
Changeable message signs (CMS) include permanent and portable signs that can display one or more
alternative messages. Messages can be programmed in advance or altered remotely. The use of CMS,
particularly when combined with pre-event and post-event roadway closures, can effectively distribute
vehicles throughout the downtown grid network and alleviate congestion.
Local Roadways
As part of this TMP, CMS will be deployed on local roadways to facilitate automobile travel surrounding
G1C. Initially, portable CMS will be provided at the following locations:
Northbound 5th Street north of P Street
Eastbound Capitol Mall west of 2nd Street
Northbound 10th Street south of N Street
Westbound L Street east of 10th Street
Southbound 7th Street north of H Street
Eastbound J Street west of 4th Street
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Messaging on the signs will include notifications regarding roadway closures, event-related congestion,
and key automobile routes to and from freeways and major parking areas. Portable CMS trailers will be
deployed for the first three months of events at G1C.
As travel patterns are established following the opening of G1C, permanent CMS will be installed at several
locations throughout Downtown Sacramento. The locations of permanent CMS will be determined based
on observations of driver behavior and input from DPW staff regarding the effectiveness of the temporary
CMS trailers.
Freeways
Several permanent, static CMS exist on freeways surrounding Downtown Sacramento, including
southbound I-5 at El Camino Avenue, northbound I-5 at 43rd Avenue, and westbound Capital City Freeway
at 48th Street. Freeway CMS are owned and maintained by Caltrans.
The G1C operator will coordinate with Caltrans to utilize freeway CMS to notify drivers of event-related
traffic conditions, when feasible. An example of potential messaging includes instructing event-related
traffic traveling southbound on I-5 to utilize the Richards Boulevard exit instead of the J Street exit to avoid
heavy traffic conditions. The G1C operator will also coordinate with Caltrans to determine the suitability
of potential portable CMS for special event-related messaging.
TEMPORARY SIGNAGE
Temporary wayfinding signage will be provided within the outdoor plaza near G1C exits to direct
pedestrians to designated LRT stations located east of G1C. From the outdoor plaza surrounding G1C, LRT
passengers will be instructed to travel clockwise towards the 7th Street / K Street intersection.
Temporary wayfinding signage will be provided on surrounding surface streets to direct pedestrians to
board at LRT stations consistent with the RT special event service plan. A sign at the 7th Street / K Street
intersection will direct pedestrians north for Gold Line boarding to Folsom, east for Blue Line boarding to
Watt/I-80, and south for Blue Line boarding to Cosumnes River College.
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Communication strategies encompass internal communication among the G1C Special Events Team related
to event operations, as well as external communication to disseminate information to event attendees and
the general public. While this TMP describes some of the methods to be used to communicate
transportation-specific information to the public, the City and G1C are in the process of developing a
broader outreach and marketing plan.
G1C TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CENTER
The G1C operator will provide an on-site Transportation Management Center (TMC) in G1C. Monitors
will be provided in this room so that Sacramento Police Department representatives can monitor conditions
via video cameras on the surrounding plazas and streets. A space may also be provided for a remote
workstation for the City of Sacramentos Traffic Operation Center staff that manages traffic signal
operations.
A Sacramento Police Department TCO will be stationed in the G1C Transportation Management Center
starting at least two hours prior to the events start time and until transit, vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle
volumes have returned to typical non-event conditions following events end. This TCO will deploy other
TCOs and assign transportation control tasks pre-game; monitor traffic conditions before, during, and after
the event; and deploy TCOs and assign transportation control tasks post-game.
G1C SPECIAL EVENTS TEAM
The G1C operator will designate a staff member to serve as the G1C Transportation Coordinator (G1C TC)
who will communicate regularly with a Special Events Team (SET) for G1C. The SET will consist of
representatives from the following agencies:
G1C will have a Transportation Coordinator stationed at the G1C TMC responsible for overseeing
all event transportation operations at G1C. The G1C TC will monitor event timing and pedestrian
flows to and from the G1C site. The G1C TMC will contact other SET representatives when events
conclude so that post-event transportation management plans can be implemented.
The Sacramento Police Department will have a Traffic Control Officer stationed at the G1C TMC
responsible for coordinating and implementing the pre-event and post-event traffic control plans.
This TCO will have radio contact with all TCOs on the street and phone contact with relevant City
agencies and departments (DPW, FD), other transportation agencies (Caltrans, CHP), transit
operators (RT), and G1C staff (security, parking attendants, etc.). Along with certain City staff,
he/she has the authority and discretion in deploying TCOs, and may adjust the traffic control plans
as conditions warrant.
The Sacramento Department of Public Works will have a traffic engineer stationed at the City
of Sacramento Traffic Operations Center or G1C TMC responsible for monitoring roadway
operations on surface streets throughout Downtown Sacramento. The traffic engineer will monitor
vehicle flows, pedestrian flows, and intersection operations before and after events at G1C and
adjust signal timings according to real-time travel conditions.
Caltrans regularly staffs the Caltrans District 3 Transportation Management Center with a traffic
engineer responsible for monitoring roadway operations on freeways throughout the Sacramento
region. The G1C TC will maintain contact with Caltrans, particularly during the pre-event time
period, to ensure that freeway travel conditions allow for access into Downtown Sacramento.
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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) oversees the handling of traffic incidences and other
matters related to roadway safety on freeways surrounding Downtown Sacramento. Should a major
incident occur, CHP will notify the G1C TC and other relevant SET members so contingency plans
can be implemented.
Sacramento RT will deploy dedicated field supervisors at 7th/I, 7th/Capitol, and 9th/K Stations.
Communication regarding changing roadway conditions and the timing of event conclusions will
go through Sacramento Regional Transit District Police Services (RTPS) to Metro Control (the
light rail operations control center). Metro Control will directly notify light rail operators regarding
the timing of post-event train deployment.
Yolobus will have a special events coordinator responsible for overseeing route planning, dispatch,
and public outreach for service changes related to events at G1C. The special events coordinator
should be contacted if roadway conditions surrounding G1C affect or alter planned Yolobus
service.
The purpose of the SET is to discuss event requirements, coordinate traffic control responsibilities, and
communicate information to the public and other affected agencies.
PUBLIC INFORMATION STRATEGIES
Outreach can educate event attendees and minimize confusion and risk of conflicts by providing advance
information on the best way to arrive or depart G1C depending on mode choice; and by alerting attendees
to the location and purpose of temporary controls and measures. The following is an outreach strategy to
accompany G1C events. The following information will be detailed on the Citys special events website
and on ticket purchase confirmations:
For season and premium ticket holders who purchase parking with their ticket:
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season and premium ticket holder garages.
Information on controls that will be in place following games end and how to successfully
exit the garages towards desired destinations.
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Recommended walking paths to G1C from transit hubs and other origins.
Information on bicycle routes and bicycle valet.
Information on parking options near G1C.
Information regarding parking purchasing options, including the reservation system.
The G1C operator will provide information regarding transportation modes to attendees through the teams
smart phone app and website. Information on travel conditions and travel times by mode will lead to a
transportation system that will become increasingly more user optimized.
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CHAPTER 11. CONSTRUCTION STAGING

The vast majority of construction activity at the G1C building itself is anticipated to be complete by the
October 2016 opening. However, the timeline of several major construction projects surrounding the G1C
site will extend well beyond the G1C opening. The following ongoing construction projects are expected
to affect the transportation management strategies identified in this TMP:
Kimpton Hotel and Mixed-Use Tower It is anticipated that the construction of the hotel and
mixed-use tower located immediately north of G1C will not be complete until March 2017. During
construction, access to the J Street frontage (including sidewalk and bicycle parking), underground
parking garage, J Street / 6th Street garage driveway, and 6th Street pedestrian gateway will be
prohibited for use during events.
Outdoor Plaza Small portions of the outdoor plaza will be fenced off due to nearby construction
activity. These include the area immediately south of the Kimpton Hotel up to the landscape
planters, the 6th Street pedestrian gateway, and the area between the plaza stairwell and the new
restaurant at the corner of 7th Street / K Street.
West DOCO The retail portion of DOCO located west of 5th Street will not be open until March
2017. The timing of a pedestrian connection through DOCO West is uncertain at this time.
Kaiser Medical Office Building The Kaiser building located across J Street from the Kimpton
Hotel will open in late 2017. The associated parking garage will not be operational for the first year
of G1C operations.
Travelers Building The sidewalk on the south side of J Street immediately west of 5th Street may
be temporarily closed as building improvements are completed. The timing of the construction is
uncertain at this time.
There are a number of other nearby projects that are either under construction or planned for development
in the near future. These include the mixed-use project on the 700 block of K Street south of St. Rose of
Lima Park, 629 J Street, 555 Capitol Mall, and the former Marshall Hotel at the northwest corner of 7th
Street and L Street. These developments have the potential to generate large numbers of truck and employee
trips, and require temporary lane closures. As details of their construction plans become known, additional
planning will be necessary to understand how they might affect (and be affected by) the Event TMP.
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CHAPTER 12. SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED EVENTS

Small- and medium-sized events (i.e., drawing fewer than 10,000 attendees) may not require the full set of
transportation management strategies identified in this TMP. Instead, City staff, SPD, and the G1C operator
will address events on a case-by-case basis to determine the suitable level of transportation management
necessary to ensure safe and convenient access to and from G1C for all event-goers. City staff, SPD, and
the G1C operator will meet weekly to review the upcoming G1C events calendar and determine the
applicability of the TMP for each event.
For all small- and medium-sized events, City staff will consider the need for core street closures
immediately surrounding G1C, including 5th Street, L Street, and 7th Street for security and pedestrian safety
considerations. Additional street closures, and the associated TCO and equipment deployment
requirements, will then be adjusted according to the level of control desired by City staff, SPD, and the
G1C operator.
Once the initial set of G1C events have occurred in October 2016 and been observed, the TMP working
group will be in a much better position to determine which subsets of TMP strategies may be necessary for
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CHAPTER 13. MONITORING, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS,

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The G1C operator will continue to monitor and refine the TMP in conjunction with the City of Sacramento,
as conditions warrant. This chapter presents several performance standards for which the project will be
measured against.
PURPOSE
Monitoring and refinement of the TMP will be ongoing to accomplish the following objectives.
1. Refine traffic control, wayfinding, parking management, and other strategies to improve the overall
safety and efficiency of pre-event arrival and post-event departure transportation activities.
2. Refine TMP strategies to respond to new transportation projects or construction activities adjacent
to or nearby the G1C site.
3. Refine TMP strategies to incorporate new travel options as they become available.
ORIGINAL TMP PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The TMP includes various performance measures that must be met. Once G1C is in operation and initial
monitoring results are available, the results will be measured against these criteria. If not achieved, the G1C
operator is required to work with the appropriate agency or stakeholder group to ensure that the standards
are met.
The following performance standards were identified in the original TMP, which was part of the ESC Draft
EIR. Each standard is then followed by a discussion of its current relevance.
1. Vehicle Queuing on City Streets (Pre-Event): Traffic on eastbound J Street does not spill back
to the J Street/3rd Street/I-5 off-ramps intersection (due to downstream bottlenecks)
Relevance: Still applicable
2. Pedestrian Flows (Pre-Event): Pedestrians do not spill out of sidewalks onto streets with moving
vehicles, or out of crosswalks when crossing the street (except where streets are purposely closed
for enhanced pedestrian use);
Relevance: Still applicable though the number of closed streets during the pre-event condition has
increased.
3. Bicycle Parking (Pre-Event): Signage is clearly visible to direct bicyclists to G1C event bicycle
parking, which has an adequate supply to accommodate a typical G1C event.
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4. Light Rail Transit Access (Post-Event): The following mitigation measures for Impact 4.10-6
from the ESC Draft EIR have been implemented (unless the G1C operator, City of Sacramento,
and RT have jointly agreed such improvements are no longer necessary due to site observations
and monitoring or other feasible measures could be implemented):
a) 7th Street is closed between J Street and L Street to vehicular traffic.
b) Pedestrians board trains at the 7th/K (St. Rose of Lima Park) stop from both the left and
right sides of the train.
c) The Gold line and Blue line trains are loaded from different stations (i.e., one would load
at 7th/K and the other would load at 7th/Capitol).
d) The first outbound post-event trains are operated in each direction with four cars.
Relevance: Parts a) and d) are directly applicable. Part b) is no longer applicable because the
7th/K Station is being removed. Part c) is generally applicable though the identified stations have
changed slightly.
5. Buses (Post-Event): If required, buses are permitted to travel north via either 3rd Street or 5th Street
to reach J Street.
Relevance: Not applicable for post-event condition due to lack of any known post-event bus routing
along these streets.
6. Truck Deliveries (Throughout): No more than one truck at a time is staged for no more than 10
minutes on northbound 5th Street approaching the entry driveway.
Relevance: Still applicable though details of G1C operations are better understood and it is
anticipated that trucks will need to stage on public streets for greater than 10 minutes.
7. Truck Staging (Throughout): Delivery trucks associated with special events do not park or idle
along the projects L Street, 5th Street or J Street frontages (except as temporarily permitted by item
#6 above).
Relevance: Still applicable though details of G1C operations are better understood and it is
anticipated that trucks will need to stage on public streets for greater than 10 minutes.
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REVISED TMP PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Given changes in pre-event and post-event traffic management strategies and a better understanding of G1C
planned operations, the following performance standards are recommended to replace those from the
original TMP.
1. Vehicle Queuing on City Streets (Pre-Event): Traffic on eastbound J Street does not spill back
to the J Street/3rd Street/I-5 off-ramps intersection (due to downstream bottlenecks).
2. Pedestrian Flows (Pre-Event): Pedestrians do not spill out of sidewalks onto streets with moving
vehicles, or out of crosswalks when crossing the street (except where streets are purposely closed
for enhanced pedestrian use).
3. Bicycle Parking (Pre-Event): Signage is clearly visible to direct bicyclists to G1C event bicycle
parking, which has an adequate supply to accommodate a typical G1C event.
4. Traffic Control Equipment Set Up (Pre-Event): For weeknight events, the timing of traffic
control equipment set up minimizes impacts to the 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM evening peak commute
period. Equipment set up procedures adhere to the following guidelines:
a) Equipment set up begins no earlier than 5:30 PM
b) Hard street closures are not in place until after 6:00 PM
c) Equipment set up is complete at least one hour before event start time (e.g. by 6:30 PM for
a 7:30 PM event start time)
5. Light Rail Transit Access (Post-Event): The following are recommended:
a) 7th Street is closed between J Street and L Street to vehicular traffic. Vehicles exiting the
DOCO East garage to Merchant Alley are prohibited from blocking the LRT travel lane on
7th Street.
b) The Gold line and Blue line (to Cosumnes River College) trains are loaded from different
stations (i.e., the Gold line would load at 7th/I and the Blue line would load at 7th/Capitol).
c) The first outbound post-event trains are operated in each direction with sufficient capacity
to meet demand.
6. Buses (Pre-Event and Post-Event): If required, buses are permitted to travel north via either 3 rd
Street or 5th Street to reach J Street.
7. Truck Staging (Throughout): Delivery trucks associated with special events are not permitted to
park or idle along the projects L Street frontage. Delivery trucks that deliver to the 5th Street
loading docks do not disrupt traffic flows, do not block access to driveways or businesses, and do
not exceed any applicable City noise or emission thresholds.
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MONITORING METHODS AND DOCUMENTATION

The following monitoring activities will occur during the first year of G1C operations. Each of these
monitoring efforts is discussed in detail below.
Initial Major Event Monitoring
Initial major event monitoring will occur for the following:
The first two regular season Kings games at G1C. In lieu of two regular season games, it is
recommended that the first initial monitoring occur during the Kings last home preseason game,
which will occur on Tuesday, October 18th. Monitoring this game and making adjustments for
opening night of the regular season (Thursday, October 27th) would be advantageous for a number
of reasons.
The first two major concerts (defined as having attendance of at least 10,000 persons) at G1C. The
following concerts are recommended: Paul McCartney on October 4th, and Maroon 5 on October
15th.
The overarching purpose of the Initial Major Event Monitoring Plan is to identify potential areas for
modification in the TMP elements and implement improvements as soon as possible that enable a safer and
more enjoyable experience at G1C. The monitoring will identify deficiencies in the event
planning/operations and recommend measures that can be quickly implemented to resolve these issues.
This effort will consist of collecting primarily observational data to assess which elements of the TMP need
to be immediately modified in advance of subsequent events. The following plan elements will be reviewed:
Pre- and Post-Event Traffic Management
Traffic Congestion and Queuing
Pedestrian Circulation
Wayfinding / Signage
Bicycle Parking and Access
Parking
Transit Loading and Access
Staffing
Truck Deliveries/Staging
General Safety/Security
Prior to each of the three scheduled monitoring events, a meeting will be held with the City and G1C
operator to identify the specific monitoring locations, durations, and staffing responsibilities. A follow-up
meeting will occur during the week immediately following each event to discuss the monitoring
observations and identify what modifications to the TMP should be implemented for subsequent events.
Documentation: A written record of observations, and suggested improvements after each monitoring event
will be prepared, and be available for public review at City offices.
Typical First Year Event Monitoring
Typical First Year Event monitoring will occur for the following:
Two typical mid-season (i.e., January or February) Kings games at G1C. Kings games that are
expected to have attendance of at least 16,000 will be chosen for monitoring. By waiting until midseason, this approach enables travel patterns and behavior to normalize so that a representative
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sample is collected. It also allows for the benefits of the initial event monitoring and any associated
TMP refinements to take effect.
Two major concerts (defined as having attendance of at least 10,000 persons) at G1C. These should
not be the initial concerts held at G1C. Rather, they should be events that occur during the second
half of G1Cs first year of operation. This approach allows for the initial event TMP refinements
to take effect.
These four events will provide a representative sample of operating conditions at G1C, and will be measured
against the above Performance Standards.
Prior to monitoring these events, a meeting will be held with the City and G1C operator to identify the
specific monitoring locations, durations, and staffing responsibilities. The monitoring effort will focus on
the previously listed TMP elements and Performance Standards. The monitoring effort will include both
observational and empirical data collection.
Documentation: The results of the four monitored events will be documented into the G1C Year One
Travel Monitoring Report. This report will include photos, charts, and eyewitness accounts of site
operations. It will include an assessment of the extent to which the established Performance Standards are
met, exceeded, or are unmet. For those standards that are not met, specific recommendations will be
provided which would enable the standard to be achieved. The report will be submitted to the City for
review. Once finalized, the report will be made available to the public through the City and G1C operator
websites.
Kings Attendee and Employee Surveys
Travel surveys of at least 600 attendees per game will be conducted by the G1C operator during five regular
season NBA games during the first season. Surveys will be conducted to assess Kings game attendees
travel behavior (i.e., mode choice, arrival/departure time, parking garage selected, etc.). A meeting will be
held with the City and G1C operator to consult on the following:
Selection of which basketball games to survey
Survey instrument (i.e., specific questions to ask, survey length, survey method, etc.)
Survey provider (i.e., conducted by G1C staff versus a Public Relations / Surveying firm)
The five NBA basketball games to be surveyed should provide for a broad cross-section of attendee travel
characteristics. Surveys should be performed for both adverse weather and fair weather conditions. Surveys
should cover a range of weekday evening, Saturday evening, and Sunday afternoon games. Games should
be carefully selected to enable meaningful game-to-game comparisons.
In addition, the G1C operator will distribute surveys to all G1C special event employees to assess their
travel characteristics. Depending on the survey response rate and statistical evaluation, it may be necessary
to re-sample certain employee groups to ensure that a representative sample is achieved.
Documentation: The results of these surveys will be included in the G1C Year One Travel Monitoring
Report.
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MEETINGS
In addition to the meetings described in the previous section, the following additional meetings will occur:
Quarterly Coordination Meetings the on-site Transportation Coordinator and key G1C operator
staff will meet quarterly with the Citys designated Special Event Team (SET) to evaluate the TMP
strategies during the first year of operation. In subsequent years, the team will meet semi-annually
for strategic planning and separately as needed for major multi-event planning.
Annual Coordination Meeting members from the G1C operations team, City of Sacramento DPW
and PD, and RT staff will attend an annual meeting during the life of G1C to discuss transit service
operations, monitoring results, and projected transit needs.
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Transportation Management Plan for the

1001 K Street, 3rd Floor

Department of Public Works

Sacramento Downtown Arena, LLC

PARKING ELEMENT ................................................................................................. 36

G1C Parking Demand .......................................................................................................................... 36

To facilitate bicycle use by G1C event attendees and employees; and

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TABLE 1: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Roles and Responsibilities

Sacramento Downtown Arena,

City of Sacramento Department

City of Sacramento Parking

City of Sacramento Police

The City of Sacramento Police Department is responsible for emergency response,

City of Sacramento Fire

Sacramento Regional Transit

Sacramento RT provides transit service to the Sacramento region with a combination of

Yolo County Transportation

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers

Other Transit Service Providers

Paratransit, Inc. is a private nonprofit corporation that provides transportation services to

Caltrans is Californias Department of Transportation and has jurisdiction over the

Sacramento Area Bicycle

Chapter 4 (Traffic Management Element) discusses the techniques needed to manage

CHAPTER 2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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G1C Site Plan

33 family shows (e.g., Disney on Ice, circus, etc.)

82 other sporting events, graduations, trade shows, and conventions

TABLE 2: PROJECTED ANNUAL G1C EVENT DISTRIBUTION

Other Sporting Events

Family Ice Shows

Other medium events

Other small events

Source: Sacramento Kings.

TMP EVENT SCENARIOS

Small Fewer than 5,000 attendees

Medium 5,000 to 9,999 attendees

Large 10,000 to 17,500 attendees

CHAPTER 3. TRAVEL CHARACTERISTICS OF G1C

TABLE 3: NBA EVENT TRAVEL MODE FOR ATTENDEES

Opening Day Share

Source: Chapter 4.10 of ESC Draft EIR.

TABLE 4: PRE-GAME NBA EVENT ARRIVAL DISTRIBUTION

7:30 PM and after

Source: Chapter 4.10 of ESC Draft EIR.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ELEMENT

Limiting the number of vehicles that circulate looking for parking.

Enhanced security and public safety for attendees of G1C events.

I Street to J Street (NB only)

I Street to J Street (NB only)

L Street to Capitol Mall (SB only)

L Street to Capitol Mall (SB only)

J Street to L Street (NB only)

J Street to Capitol Mall

5th Street to 7th Street

5th Street to 8th Street

4th Street to 6th Street (EB only)

Traffic Control Officer Located at Suggested Intersection Quadrant

OFFICERS ROLE MAY INCLUDE (BUT WOULD NOT BE LIMITED TO):

* Checking credentials in special permit holder travel lanes.

Pre-Event Traffic Control Plan

Traffic Control Officer Located at Suggested Intersection Quadrant